AES3 has only one problem: very small gain(2...3db).
But in reality this can be a great advantage over the high gain preamp designs and might kill a giant for a fraction of its price. It is very well engineered preamp. It is very simple and it doesn't have any tape loops and very small number of inputs(2 or 3).
I listened to this preamp with Rogue M120 magnum and Audiable Illusions M3 was no match to it.
You can buy it new for trial in your setup from www.audioconnect.com. Speak to John Rutan and he'll arrange with you some trial time(it only needs to break-in arround 30hrs). He's an authorized dealer of many many manufacturers and can give you an expert advice.
But in reality this can be a great advantage over the high gain preamp designs and might kill a giant for a fraction of its price. It is very well engineered preamp. It is very simple and it doesn't have any tape loops and very small number of inputs(2 or 3).
I listened to this preamp with Rogue M120 magnum and Audiable Illusions M3 was no match to it.
You can buy it new for trial in your setup from www.audioconnect.com. Speak to John Rutan and he'll arrange with you some trial time(it only needs to break-in arround 30hrs). He's an authorized dealer of many many manufacturers and can give you an expert advice.